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About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like HuffPost to come.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: BuzzFeed Studios
Pay: $300/day
Union Status: Non-Union

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

BuzzFeed’s Cocoa Butter Channel is all about celebrating Black culture through entertaining and relatable content. We’re looking for a skilled Video Editor with 3-5 years experience to echo our voice and collaborate on shows like "Taste Wars" and "Food Swap." As a Video Editor, you’ll craft engaging and dynamic edits that resonate with our diverse audience. You’ll be responsible for working with the creative leads in shaping the format and flow of the content, ensuring each video is both captivating and true to Cocoa Butter’s unique voice.

You Will

• Edit compelling, long-form and short-form digital videos, focusing on narrative structure
• Be able to accommodate quick edit timelines
• Incorporate graphics, music, and effects to enhance storytelling and engagement
• Collaborate with producers to maintain the channel’s signature style and cultural relevance
• Implement edit feedback quickly and provide updated cuts using creative solutions
• Experiment with different edit versions as needed
• Provide additional asset creation when necessary including adaptations, cutdowns, thumbnails, etc.
• Maintain project and edit organization according to internal SOPs
• Implement appropriate Color Grading and Sound Mixing

You Have

• 3-5 years of video editing experience, preferably with lifestyle or culturally-focused content
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and related software
• Strong understanding of storytelling techniques and audience engagement strategies
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Passion for Black culture and culinary content is a plus!

To Apply:

• Share 3-5 samples of work you’ve edited and a current reel.

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more